The musical style called jazz foud its roots in the early 20th century in Black communities in the south and is noted for its West African features, including the blue notes, syncopation, swung note, and improvisation.
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Provides the latest news around the jazz music scene. Includes music and album reviews, artist profiles, photos, gig schedules, upcoming festivals and events, daily MP3, videos, guides, artist interview and discussion forums.
http://www.allaboutjazz.com
Jazz news magazine online. Read the latest news, get artist profiles, reviews, guides and more.
http://www.downbeat.com/
The Golden Age of Jazz website makes it easy to buy William Gottlieb's photos of Jazz in the 1930s and 1940s. The website also has details for those wishing to make commercial use of Gottlieb's photographs. You can also find out about exhibitions where this photography has been displayed.
http://www.jazzphotos.com/
Jazz in America is a service of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. The Institute promotes the importance of jazz music in schools and for young people generally. The site has a variety of resources to help educators bring jazz to the class room including lesson plans.
http://www.jazzinamerica.org
JazzTimes is a music website dedicated to news, reviews of CD and concerts and more. The website also has reviews of home theater and audio equipment so that you can enjoy jazz music in the comfort of your home. The website also has a sweepstakes section where you can win a televisions and other awards. You can also subscribe to Jazz Times magazine here.
http://www.jazztimes.com
Big band database dedicated to bands, jazz and popular music history. Site is searchable by band, musician, song or keyword.
http://nfo.net/
The NPR website provides coverage of upcoming jazz concerts, news and interviews with musicians. Also includes reviews of recent jazz albums and biographies of artists.
http://www.npr.org/music/genres/jazz-blues/
Concert hall located in Washington DC that specialized in Piano Jazz. Find out about events, educational opportunities, concerts, purchasing tickets and more.
http://www.pianojazz.com/
Jazz portal for Smithsonian Institution. Offers information on jazz exhibits, events, and concerts, as well as Jazz education and classes.
http://www.smithsonianjazz.org/
